Each member of the team is assigned a place. They call my name and tell me that I am assigned to a dentist!!!!.. doing what, I’m not exactly sure, but that is where I’m assigned to and I’ll do my best.

I am led to the exam room and introduced to the dentist. As we talk, I discover she is not saved, but attended a Christian University. She told me she believed all that was shared, but had not made the commitment for Christ. I asked her if she wanted to make that commitment and she said yes. First Exam: One perfect filling. Glory to God.

I have to say, it was hard to watch the exams. Sterilization of instruments was a bucket of water. I wanted to offer up my Listerine, but was restrained as it would be an insult.

The dentist shared how she did not bring her extractors or other equipment. (Thank you Lord!) We did our best. The dentist prescribed dental rinses (when available), suggested follow up appointments, and I gave toothbrushes and paste. I asked if we needed to make sure they knew how to brush their teeth. Sometimes they did, sometimes they didn’t.

Sign in Telugu to identify our room___________________dental exam

This is our last day in Mandapeta and we are supporting a medical clinic. The clinic is not for the church members only. It is a free clinic open to all. 9 Indian Doctors (various specialties) are donating their time. It is required of the government that they do so. Many of them have Jesus as Lord as they are friends of Pastor John.

This clinic is a third world medical clinic. Not all of them provide actual services, many are just evaluating patients and giving prescriptions and a referral for additional service. Whether or not the service is sought is based upon financial situations and seriousness of the illness. Many people never follow up because of the lack of funds. At the end of all, we offer prayer ~ where a natural physician can not meet their needs, The Great Physician will.

The clinic will start with the Women and Children. Triage is set up in the courtyard before the church and will be held inside of the church. A pharmacy to pick up prescriptions will be set up along one side of the church.

Triage area , Pharmacy, Prayer for Healing